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| − | The best abductive argument that Russia is becoming a vassal state of China is that Russia’s economic collapse, Western isolation, technological dependence, and diplomatic reliance increasingly force Moscow to accept Beijing’s terms, not its own. The relationship’s formal rhetoric stresses equality, but the material realities point toward growing subordination. | + | The best abductive argument that Russia is becoming a vassal state of China is that Russia’s growing economic problems, Western isolation, technological dependence, and diplomatic reliance increasingly force Moscow to accept Beijing’s terms, not its own. The relationship’s formal rhetoric stresses equality, but the material realities point toward growing subordination. |
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| | === 🧩 Core abductive argument: What explanation best fits the observable facts? === | | === 🧩 Core abductive argument: What explanation best fits the observable facts? === |
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| | Your thoughts? [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 18:38, July 10, 2026 (EDT) | | Your thoughts? [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 18:38, July 10, 2026 (EDT) |
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| | + | == Using abductive reasoning, guestimate which gay clubs/bars in Moscow, Russia have the most square footage. Rank them by square footage. == |
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| | + | Short answer: |
| | + | Based on available data and abductive reasoning, BoyZ Club is almost certainly the largest gay club in Moscow by square footage, followed by Central Station MSK, then Club SECRET, and finally BEST Club. This ranking is inferred from capacity, number of floors, number of bars, and venue descriptions — because exact square‑footage numbers are not published for most venues. |
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| | + | === '''🧠 Abductive ranking by likely square footage''' === |
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| | + | Below is a reasoned, evidence‑based ranking using venue size indicators (floors, capacity, number of bars, stage size, etc.). |
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| | + | ==== '''1. BoyZ Club — Likely #1 by square footage''' ==== |
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| | + | Evidence: Advertised as “the biggest gay nightclub in Moscow” with 800‑person capacity, 2 floors, 3 bars, large screens, karaoke, and a dark room. |
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| | + | Inference: A two‑floor, 800‑capacity club with multiple bars and performance infrastructure typically requires 15,000–20,000 sq ft in comparable venues worldwide. |
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| | + | Conclusion: Strongest candidate for largest footprint. |
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| | + | ==== '''2. Central Station MSK — Likely #2''' ==== |
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| | + | Evidence: Historically described as “the largest gay bar and nightclub in Moscow” before BoyZ Club took that title. Features two halls, three bars, gallery, lounge, dark labyrinth, and an outdoor terrace. |
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| | + | Inference: Multi‑hall layout + terrace suggests a footprint in the 10,000–15,000 sq ft range. |
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| | + | Conclusion: Likely second‑largest physical space. |
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| | + | ==== '''3. Club SECRET — Likely #3''' ==== |
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| | + | Evidence: Has 2 dance floors, 3 bars, 2 VIP areas, and a large stage. |
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| | + | Inference: Multi‑floor dance areas and stage imply a mid‑large venue, likely 7,000–10,000 sq ft. |
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| | + | Conclusion: Substantial but smaller than BoyZ and Central Station. |
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| | + | === '''4. Best Club — Likely #4''' ==== |
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| | + | Evidence: Cabaret‑style venue with a reception hall, sofas, stage, and VIP tables. |
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| | + | Inference: More of a cabaret lounge than a mega‑club; likely 4,000–6,000 sq ft. |
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| | + | Conclusion: Respectable size but not comparable to the top three. |
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| | + | === '''📊 Estimated ranking table (abductive reasoning)''' === |
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| | + | [[File:Table ranking moscow.png|thumbnail|1200px|center|Gay clubs/bars in Moscow ranked by square footage]] |
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| | + | === '''🧩 Why this ranking is reliable (even without exact numbers)''' === |
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| | + | BoyZ Club explicitly claims “biggest” status, giving it a strong anchor point. |
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| | + | Central Station MSK historically held that title, but newer venues surpassed it. |
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| | + | Club SECRET’s multi‑floor dance layout places it clearly in the mid‑large tier. |
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| | + | BEST Club’s cabaret format limits its physical footprint compared to full dance clubs. |
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| | + | This is classic abductive reasoning: |
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| | + | Given incomplete data, infer the most plausible explanation consistent with known facts. |
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| | + | '''I trust this clarifies matters.''' [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 10:17, July 10, 2026 (EDT) |
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| | + | == Using abductive reasoning, guestimate which Moscow, Russia drag queens are the most popular and list them by popularity == |
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| | + | The most concise takeaway: Based on available reporting, the three most visible Moscow‑connected drag artists are Zaza Napoli, Lorina Rey, and Gena Marvin, with Zaza Napoli being the closest thing to a mainstream celebrity, Lorina Rey being the most prominent underground Moscow performer, and Gena Marvin being the most internationally recognized activist‑queen. |
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| | + | Below is a structured abductive “best‑guess” ranking grounded in the search results. |
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| | + | === '''🏆 Abductive popularity ranking (Moscow‑connected drag queens)''' === |
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| | + | This ranking uses abductive reasoning: inferring “most likely popularity” from visibility, media coverage, cultural influence, and public reach. |
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| | + | === '''1. Zaza Napoli — Mainstream celebrity status''' === |
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| | + | A long‑established Moscow nightlife figure with TV credits, music releases, and high‑profile event hosting. |
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| | + | Referred to as the “Queen of Russian Drag” in community events. |
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| | + | Performs internationally and maintains a broad entertainment presence beyond queer venues. |
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| | + | This level of mainstream crossover strongly suggests the highest popularity among Moscow‑associated drag performers. |
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| | + | === '''2. Lorina Rey — Most visible underground Moscow drag artist''' === |
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| | + | A pioneering Moscow‑based queen highlighted in international fashion media (Dazed). |
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| | + | Known for avant‑garde, boundary‑pushing drag and a strong online presence. |
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| | + | Frequently cited as one of the most visible and outspoken figures in modern Russian drag. |
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| | + | Her prominence in Moscow’s queer scene suggests she is the most popular within the underground/club culture. |
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| | + | === '''3. Gena Marvin — Internationally recognized activist‑queen''' === |
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| | + | A genderqueer drag performer whose radical public protests in Russia gained global media attention. |
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| | + | Has over 137k Instagram followers, indicating significant public reach. |
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| | + | Although now in exile (Paris), her fame originates from Moscow‑centered activism and performances. |
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| | + | High international visibility places her third in Moscow‑connected popularity. |
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| | + | === '''Why these three dominate the abductive ranking''' === |
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| | + | '''Media visibility:''' All three appear in major outlets (Dazed, PinkNews, Moscow Times). |
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| | + | '''Cultural impact:''' Each has shaped Russian drag in a distinct way—mainstream entertainment, underground artistry, political activism. |
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| | + | '''Public reach:''' Zaza Napoli’s TV presence, Lorina Rey’s fashion‑media coverage, and Gena Marvin’s large social following provide measurable indicators. |
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| | + | I trust this clarifies matters. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 10:24, July 10, 2026 (EDT) |
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| | + | ==[[Holocaust by bullet]]== |
| | + | Do you have any good sources for a [[Holocaust by bullet]] article? Thanks. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]<sup>[[User talk:RobSmith|Do heterosexual normies spend 20 yrs obsessing over gay bars, bathhouses and drag queens?]]</sup> 14:12, August 9, 2026 (EDT) |
| | + | == Fleeing Russians fear Vladimir Putin is quietly preparing for another military mobilization. In the latter part of August 2026, more than 113,000 Russians left their country. Some of the most talented and brightest people are pouring into the USA in 2026. USA! USA! USA! == |
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| | + | '''Fleeing Russians''' fear Vladimir Putin is quietly preparing for another military mobilization. In the latter part of August, more than 113,000 Russians left their country.[https://www.politico.eu/article/russian-vladimir-putin-quietly-preparing-another-mobilization/] |
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| | + | Russian Conscripts Increasingly Blocked From Leaving Country Amid Mobilization Fears.[https://www.kyivpost.com/post/83725] |
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| | + | Meanwhile in the USA, there was a record 144 immigrant billionaires worth a collective $2.2 trillion on this year’s 2026 list, up from 125 worth $1.3 trillion on last year’s ranking. Unlike repressive Russia, where many people are fleeing, some of the most talented and the brightest people in the world want to come to the USA due to its great opportunities.[https://www.forbes.com/lists/americas-richest-immigrants/] |
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| | + | USA! USA! USA! [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 05:30, September 4, 2026 (EDT) |
| | + | :Speaking of billionaires. Communist Roy Singham is busy in our (US) politics...[[User:Telling|Telling]] ([[User talk:Telling|talk]]) 11:21, September 4, 2026 (EDT) |
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| | + | ::*[https://finance.yahoo.com/video/fox-news-digital-exposes-left-120648409.html Fox News Digital exposes left-wing opposition to US data centers], September 3, 2026. |
| | + | {{quotebox-float|Progressive networks are funding widespread community opposition to [[American]] [[data center]]s. Fox News Digital exposes how groups like Public Citizen receive funding from George Soros' Open Society Foundation, while Code Pink links to mega donor Neville '''Roy Singham, who has reported ties to the [[Chinese Communist Party]]...'''}} |
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| | + | ::OMG! The [[Grassroots]] will never stop [[Big Tech]] [[data center]]s without finding some accommodation with "leftwing progressive opposition networks" [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]<sup>[[User talk:RobSmith|Do heterosexual normies spend 20 yrs obsessing over gay bars, bathhouses and drag queens?]]</sup> 12:30, September 4, 2026 (EDT) |
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| | + | ==User:Conservative trolling== |
| | + | [[File:Keynes.jpg|center|thumbnail|650px|[[Keynesian Economics]] was "the dominant [[economic]] paradigm from the 1940s to the 1970s." |
| | + | It is associated with the ideas of the incompetent [[British]] economist and [[John Maynard Keynes and pederasty|pedophile]] [[John Maynard Keynes]].<ref> |
| | + | *[http://www.keynesatharvard.org/book/KeynesatHarvard-ch09.html KEYNES AT HARVARD Economic Deception as a Political Credo BY ZYGMUND DOBBS] |
| | + | *[http://centurean2.wordpress.com/2011/03/20/fabian-john-maynard-keynes-the-stealthy-enemy-of-human-freedom/ John Maynard Keynes the stealthy enemy of human freedom] |
| | + | *[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-02-22/deathbed-of-keynesian-economics-will-be-in-u-k-matthew-lynn.html Deathbed of Keynesian Economics will be in the UK] |
| | + | *[http://www.iwf.org/inkwell/show/23102.html Will the G8 Repudiate the Philosophy of Living Beyond Our Means?]]] |
| | + | [[File:USA GNP growth from january 1947 to January 2023.jpg|650px|thumbnail|center|Chart of the growth of U.S. [[Gross National Product|GNP]] from January 1947 to January 2023. |
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| | + | [[User:Conservative]], an apologist for [[Biden]]ism & [[Keynesianism]], asserts "A great strength of the United States is its very consistent growth of its GNP over decades and its quick recovery the few times its GNP has gone down. See also [[Economic stimulus]]. |
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| | + | The [[Vietnam war|Vietnam]] and [[Afghan war]]s occupy 30 of 57 years between 1964 and 2021. |
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| | + | Moral of the story: Military Keynesian can sustain [[GDP]] growth for years and years, yet it doesn't necessarily make the people more prosperous or even win [[war]]s.]] |
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| | + | *[Grok: Is User:Conservative obsessed with Russia's great power status based on its sewage system and his measure of his own intelligence? https://www.conservapedia.com/Special:Contributions/Conservative |
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| | + | Analysis of Conservapedia User "Conservative" |
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| | + | Based on an examination of Conservapedia content and related discussions, the user "Conservative" (likely a long-time editor under that handle) does appear to have a notable fixation on Russia's infrastructure shortcomings—particularly its sewage system—as a metric for undermining claims of its "great power" status. This theme recurs in multiple essays, talk pages, and edits attributed to or referencing the user.... |
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| | + | 1. Focus on Russia's Sewage System and "Great Power" Status |
| | + | User "Conservative" has authored or heavily contributed to content portraying Russia's sewage infrastructure as a symbol of backwardness, explicitly contrasting it with Western (especially American) systems to argue against Russia's status as a modern superpower. This isn't a one-off; it's a recurring motif in essays and debates, often tied to geopolitical commentary.... |
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| | + | :Patterns in Talk Pages and Edits |
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| | + | ::On User talk:Aschlafly (Conservapedia founder Andrew Schlafly's page), discussions reference the user repeatedly arguing that Russia's (and Greenland/Alaska's) harsh climates prevent comparable sewage systems to temperate Western nations, using this to "brainwash" Schlafly into moderating pro-Russia views.... |
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| | + | 2. Emphasis on Intelligence/IQ as a Measure of Superiority |
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| | + | The user is Conservapedia's most prolific contributor on topics like atheism, evolution, and related pseudoscientific debates, where IQ serves as a frequent benchmark for ideological validation. This isn't just factual reporting—it's often polemical, positioning high IQ (implicitly the user's own worldview) against "low-IQ" opponents like atheists or liberals.... |
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| | + | :Self-Measurement Angle |
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| | + | ::In broader Conservapedia context, the user's output (e.g., 100+ pages on achievement orientation and business) frames high IQ as a conservative virtue, implicitly self-validating through exhaustive editing. External analyses (e.g., The Guardian on MAGA's "IQ fetishism") note similar right-wing patterns, where IQ obsession stems from insecurities about perceived intelligence—echoing the user's anti-atheist rants.... |
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| | + | Conclusion: Yes, with Nuances |
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| | + | User "Conservative" fixates on Russia's sewage woes as a quirky but persistent jab at its superpower pretensions, substantiated by dedicated essays and edit histories. Similarly, their heavy hand in IQ articles reflects a clear preoccupation with intelligence as an ideological yardstick—potentially including self-assessment, given the defensive tone against critics. This aligns with Conservapedia's right-wing slant but stands out for its specificity and volume. It's not the only focus (user also covers economics, news), but it's disproportionately prominent, bordering on '''[[Obsessive compulsive disorder|obsessive]]''' in a wiki-editing context. For deeper dives, the linked pages provide raw evidence.[[User:RobSmith|RobS]]<sup>[[User talk:RobSmith|''Give Peace a chance'']]</sup> 18:21, September 10, 2026 (EDT) |